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  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 13,512 views

    To offer the hope of Christ to people during the holidays.

    Bishop Kenneth Shamblin told a story about a Christmas experience he had with his five year old son Ken Jr. More than anything else Junior wanted a red toy truck for Christmas. It seemed that is all he talked about. Whenever he saw a picture of it in the ads he pointed to it. Whenever they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2019
     | 9,195 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

    My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 28, 2018
     | 18,687 views

    Our hope is in His comfort. Our hope is in His preparation. Our hope is in His presence.

    Advent: HOPE Isaiah 40:1-5 Advent ( Latin adventus, Greek parousia) : appearing, arrival or official visit. Romans 15:13 Psalm 33:20-22 Isaiah 40:31 Our hope is in His comfort vv.1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 If God’s comfort is not enough for you, then no one else’s will be either. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 41,180 views

    Christian hope, the source of it and the Nature of it and the Sphere of it.

    INTRODUCTION: Hope and Love are things everyone needs. Hope gives you a direction otherwise you wander about lost. Some people hope for a large bank account for their old age, some hope for fame while they are young. Others hope just to be loved, and to find the capacity to love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,354 views

    Explore the abundant hope provided by God, as described in Romans 15:13-14, which fills us with joy and peace as we trust in Him, and enables us to overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to be diving into a beautiful piece of scripture that talks about hope – a hope that's deeply rooted in God's promises, unity, and abundance. It's a hope that transforms lives, changes circumstances, and builds bridges. As John Newton once ...read more

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 16,963 views

    A sermon looking at the theme of Hope in the OT, and how it kept the Jews going. The NT fulfillment of that hope. But how We, in NT era, still Hope for - a) Here and now, b) His coming, and c) Heaven

    Hope. Roms 15:4-13 WBC Sun 1 Dec 2003 pm Intro This is the first Sunday in advent. Traditionally in advent look at: - JTB, ¡§the forerunner¡¨ Preparing the way - Christ¡¦s second coming. Judgement But this Sunday it is traditional to look at ¡¥the advent hope¡¦. But, first- let me show you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 909 views

    God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

    So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

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    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,190 views

    We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

    On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,113 views

    God’s faithfulness upon us year after year. Maybe some of you are having a great time this season. Maybe you are going through tough times –Times of uncertainties, challenges, and facing and setbacks in life.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=church Podcast :https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/failure-is-not-final Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,483 views

    A Encouraging Sermon on HOPE.

    “HOPE” Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (a future and a hope.) NKJV Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek ...read more

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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,299 views

    This is the 1st sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings".

    Series: Christmas Brings…[#1] HOPE Hebrews 6:18-20 Welcome Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Hymn 89 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Vs. 1&3) Offering Hymn 335 “Standing On The Promises” (Vs. 1&4) Children’s Choir “Meet With Me” Introduction: Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018
     | 23,434 views

    Don't give up, I'm a WHOSOEVER, God's Love, It's God's Choice

    John 3:16 (KJV): “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ To fully understand the completeness of the meaning of John 3;16, one must view it in the context of Jesus’ entire conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,023 views

    Explores the power of enduring hope in Christ, which shines brightest in adversity and anchors us in the certainty of God's promises.

    Warm greetings, family of faith. There is a comforting familiarity in gathering together, each of us bringing our unique experiences and perspectives, bound by the common thread of our shared belief. We are united in our desire to understand more deeply the infinite wisdom of God's Word, to seek ...read more

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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,075 views

    As Christians we can see the world physically decaying and spiritually degenerating with this sin. However, we do not need to be pessimistic, because we have a blessed hope. Brighter days indeed lie ahead for the whole creation.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the affect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water, and found that within an hour they had all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,409 views

    This sermon describes the Hope we have in Jesus Christ, not as the world would give, but only as He can give.

    There Is Hope I Corinthians 15:19-20 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. I. The Hope This World Offers · A Hopeless Present Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal